See inspiring moments in sports and examples of strength, teamwork and determination when athletes of all abilities participate in the Special Olympics Connecticut 2014 Holiday Sports Classic, presented by the Connecticut Elks Association, on Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23. Events are free and open to the public and will take place at venues in New Haven County, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information and to find out about volunteer opportunities, visit www.soct.org, call 203-230-1201 or email specialolympicsct@soct.org. Also, follow Special Olympics Connecticut on Facebook (facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsCT) and Twitter (twitter.com/SOCTconnecticut).

It's been a great run of practices and qualifying events during the past couple months and now over 2,300 athletes and Unified Sports® partners are looking forward to matching their skills against their peers from across the state.

About Special Olympics ConnecticutSpecial Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for over 14,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners - their teammates without disabilities.

Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 170 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for all people, on and off the playing field. (www.soct.org)